Daily One Green Decision

You don’t have to be an Extreme Greenist to Go Green! Just one Daily Green Decision can go a long way like:

1. Unplugging unused appliances and electronics when not in use.
2. Say no to Paper and Plastic and choose Reusable.
3. Plant trees or support tree planting.
4. Do your exercise routine.  
5. Shorten your showers.
6. Many more... 

The average person decides to Go Green for one of three reasons:

-For The Environment

-For Their Health

-To Save Money

Environmental Concerns for Family

When you're a parent, environmental concerns suddenly take on new meaning you want to keep your family safe and your environment healthy for so many reasons. Get the answers you need to feel confident that the products you purchase will live up to their Eco-clans and that you're making smart choices for your family.

Repel Those Pests Naturally

Many commercial insect repellents contain chemicals that can be toxic to humans when they are not washed off the skin after a few hours or if they are by accidently ingested, such as the powerful repellent DEET. There are some more natural ways to ward off the mosquitos, wasps and other summer critters that don’t require as many chemicals.

Put your clothes on! - For starters, a great way to repel bugs from your skin is to wear clothing at dusk (when the bugs are out in full force!) that provides a lot of cover, like a long-sleeve shirt or pants.

Citronella – Then there is always a good old citronella candle or citronella incense, which may not be the most effective insect repellents on the market but do mean no chemicals are applied to the skin.

Make your own, Naturally! If you’re looking for a contact repellent for the skin, there are a few DIY recipes for natural, plant-based repellents that are non-toxic but do need to be used still in safe quantities. These recipes use what are called essential oils mixed with an alcohol or a ‘carrier oil’ to dilute the essential oils so they’re safely applied to the skin.

Have a Cool, Healthy & Green Summer

Safe & Sunny

Of course, the best way to block out the sun besides creams and lotions (that can put nasty chemicals onto our skin) is to stay in the shade or wear sun-protective clothing, like a hat or a shirt. But what most people don’t know is that a regular cotton shirt only has a UPF (ultraviolet protection factor) of around 5. And, to boot, sun-protective clothing may not be the most stylish clothing for a Green Diva’s wardrobe.